.505 Gibbs
Massive bolt-action round for elephant; the bolt gun's answer to the .500 NE.
Good for: Africa, Bolt action
A typical factory load is a 525 gr solid bullet at about 2,300 ft/s, with roughly 6,166 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
525 grsolidMuzzle speed
2,300 ft/sMuzzle energy
6,166 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.32typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:16Practical range
100 ydPoint-blank range
219 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Bolt rifle, 11 lb+Brutal recoilOn the Big-Bore & Dangerous Game chart
Made for
Massive bolt-action round for elephant; the bolt gun's answer to the .500 NE.
Typical load
525 grsolid
Typical muzzle fps
2,300ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
6,166ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.32typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:16
Practical range
100 yd
MPBR
219 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 20 yd · Far zero 188 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 219 yd · Sight-in @100 2.98" high
Recommended platform
Bolt rifle, 11 lb+Brutal recoil
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.